Wedding Bands, DJ's and Function Bands to Hire

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Playing in a Function Band - Tom's Top Tips

As one of our most common revenue streams, the function band represents one of the last relatively secure refuges for the gigging musician. Indeed, I have been lucky enough to hold down a regular function gig with the Mesh Band for the last few years as well as ‘depping’ with various other bands. However, having played hundreds of function gigs there are a few tips I feel it is worth sharing.
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The male of the species and our innate fear of the dance floor

With months of planning, you've probably played your event over and and over through your mind a thousand times. You want every last detail to be perfect, and so you should, considering the time, effort and not to mention money you've spent. With the meal and formalities all done and dusted, you'll no doubt be looking to end the night with a good ol' knees up. The only thing is, your meal has finished and it's only 7:30pm, surely too early to start the band? “but everyone looks a bit restless, maybe we should just get the band on now instead of hanging around for the next hour and a half.”
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What affects the price of a wedding band?

If you've just got engaged and have never even considered hiring a band before, you may not be aware of the costs involved. An average sized wedding band is generally made of of 4 musicians consisting of the following: drummer, bass player, guitar, vocalist and keyboards. With a little bit of research on our site and other agencies, you'll soon see that the price of a wedding band can vary dramatically, but what really effects the price of a band?
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Wedding Trends

There are many traditions and rituals that will never go away, from the exchanging of the rings, and cutting of the cake to the first dance and honeymoon.

Over the years however, we've seen weddings evolve, in keeping with modern day values, trends and fashion. So what's in and what's out?
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Feeding the Band

It's a question that's been asked by many a client: Do we have to feed the band, what do we feed them and why should we feed them? As an agency we understand both the band, client and caterers point of view. Some bands ask for food to be provided by the client as part of their Ryder whilst many bands are content with the evening buffet. So what's the etiquette you may ask?
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Wedding Entertainment Budget

If you're currently putting together your wedding budget, you're probably wondering what exactly you'll get for your money when it comes to the evenings entertainment. Take a look at some of the following suggestions and email us if you'd like any further help:
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How long does a wedding band play for?

Your bound to have a number of questions about the logistics of your wedding night, especially when it comes to the wedding entertainment. How long does the band play for? When will they set up? When does the band start? These are all familiar questions and unless you're working with a reliable wedding planner, you may be looking for some advise.
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Wedding Band or DJ?

For anyone organising a wedding, you're bound to have a few questions, especially about the evenings entertainment. Should you book a band, a DJ or both? It's all down to budget, but if it's a choice between the two, hiring a band is almost always the best bet. There really is nothing like a live band performance at your wedding. Not only does it add that little bit of audience interaction, it really brings an air of excitement to the evening to give it that extra special touch.
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Live wedding music and wedding bands to hire

What's Right For You? When it comes to your big day, you'll want to book the right wedding music to suit you and your guests. Whether that's a String Quartet during the ceremony, Jazz Band throughout the wedding breakfast or a Function Band for the evening reception, finding the right balance can make your wedding day even more memorable. Perhaps you have a special song in mind that you would like for your First Dance or one song in particular that you would like to end the night with? All of the bands on our books will learn that track just for you, usually at no extra cost. Wedding reception music is always a nice touch to really add to...
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Function Bands For Hire

Booking a function band can be a difficult task, especially when overwhelmed with the vast number of bands on offer. Some entertainment agencies take on as many bands and acts as possible, but here at Bands for Hire, we believe it's our job to sort through those bands first. This means we do all the hard work and you can rest assured that all our function bands are of the highest quality and not just here to make up the numbers. A function band is a great choice of entertainment for any occasion, with set lists that often display a broad range of music suitable for everyone. From weddings and parties to formal events and corporate award ceremonies, our function bands are experienced in every area.
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Live Jazz Bands For Hire

Jazz Bands are ideal for corporate parties and wedding receptions. Perhaps you're looking for live background music as guests arrive, or something during your wedding breakfast. We provide Jazz bands big and small, for large Corporate Events to quiet dinner dances to large. Whatever your budget, Bands For Hire will find a solution that suits you. Jazz bands will often have a repertoire that ranges from familiar Jazz Standards to Contemporary Jazz and even Jazz versions of modern pop songs. Whatever type of Jazz band you're looking for, we can help. Take a listen to some of the bands in our Jazz and Swing Bands section...
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DJ's for Hire

Booking a DJ for your event is quite often the key to an evening that runs smoothly from start to finish. Most bands provide music between sets via ipod or CD's which is a great way of keeping the party going, but, If you really want to keep the crowd on the dance floor, then booking a DJ may be the way to go. We work with a number of DJ's, all experienced in Corporate events, Wedding receptions and Parties. Our DJ's can play a wide range of music, tailor made to suit your event. So whether it's Jive, Rock 'n' Roll and Sinatra, 80's disco classics or Contemporary Chart music, we can provide the right DJ for you. To enquire...
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Ceilidh Bands

Bands for hire will soon be offering Ceilidh bands to really get your guests going! With a mixture of music and carefree audience interaction, a Ceilidh band will provide you with an atmosphere that no other band can create!

About Bands for Hire

With 10 years experience in the entertainment business, we understand just how important your event is to you. We pride ourselves on our simple and straight forward approach to event organisation and client satisfaction. Organising an event can be a stressful process and the one thing you'll want to get right is your entertainment for the evening. At Bands for Hire, we're committed to only working with the most talented and reliable musicians in the UK today, so you can rest assured that you're in safe hands. We realise that there's an ever growing market for modern and contemporary function bands made up of professional musicians, active in every corner of the music industry...
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